u/FamouslyMid

Looking at some of the “high end” racks. 3x3 has become the gold standard for so many brands. However, wouldn’t these be the standard for a collegiate gym. Those programs are often doing CrossFit like workouts where weight is slammed around recklessly. They also have multiple daily lifters racking 4-500 lb plus weight. These racks probably see more use and abuse in a year than 90% of garage gym racks in their lifetime. However, guys who are doing 300 lb barbell movements think they need this level of a rack?!
Feels like the brands are promoting this narrative the influencers the same way that you might have an influencer convincing you to buy a V8 f-350 to commute to work. Most people would probably get by with an f-150 and some might just need a ford fiesta. A lot of these brands are in an arms race and constantly marketing and exploiting consumers. How long before we have the “Rogue Valyrian Steel Rack”.